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# commemoration - Monday 21 January, 2019

President Higgins warns of the return of 'an ugly, xenophobic corruption of nationalism' Dail 100

President Higgins warns of the return of 'an ugly, xenophobic corruption of nationalism'

Jan 21st 2019, 5:07 PM 28,877 Views 119 Comments

Michael D Higgins was commemorating the centenary of the establishment of Dáil Éireann.

# commemoration - Tuesday 1 January, 2019

New €2 coin launched to commemorate the First Dáil in 1919 Mint Condition

New €2 coin launched to commemorate the First Dáil in 1919

Jan 1st 2019, 6:00 AM 35,849 Views 23 Comments

A million new coins will go into circulation this year.

# commemoration - Sunday 11 November, 2018

'2 more weeks and he'd be back with other survivors with scarred lungs, stumped limbs or a shattered sanity' Opinion

'2 more weeks and he'd be back with other survivors with scarred lungs, stumped limbs or a shattered sanity'

Nov 11th 2018, 7:30 AM 17,892 Views 12 Comments

Remembering our war dead means reminding ourselves who and what made them war dead and to despise their modern-day equivalents, writes Tom Farrell.

# commemoration - Thursday 8 November, 2018

As we approach the centenary of Armistice Day, here's why I'm asking Irish politicians to wear a Shamrock Poppy Frank Feighan

As we approach the centenary of Armistice Day, here's why I'm asking Irish politicians to wear a Shamrock Poppy

Nov 8th 2018, 7:00 AM 39,580 Views 175 Comments

It’s time to stop airbrushing the Irish soldiers who died in World War I out of our history, writes Fine Gael senator Frank Feighan.

# commemoration - Friday 31 August, 2018

Great Famine commemoration to take place in Melbourne Australia

Great Famine commemoration to take place in Melbourne

Aug 31st 2018, 2:53 PM 14,055 Views 53 Comments

Josepha Madigan said the event will give an opportunity to pay tribute to the young Irish women who travelled from workhouses here to Australia.

# commemoration - Monday 17 July, 2017

Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador apologises publicly for interrupting 1916 event Appeal

Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador apologises publicly for interrupting 1916 event

Jul 17th 2017, 6:40 PM 20,829 Views No Comments

Brian Murphy publicly apologised today in his bid to have his recorded conviction for a public order offence overturned.

# commemoration - Saturday 15 July, 2017

Turkey marks year since 'epic' defeat of anti-Erdogan coup Commemoration

Turkey marks year since 'epic' defeat of anti-Erdogan coup

Jul 15th 2017, 6:30 PM 5,591 Views 17 Comments

The authorities have declared 15 July an annual national holiday of ‘democracy and unity’.

'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated Glasnevin

'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated

Jul 15th 2017, 7:00 AM 16,160 Views 47 Comments

The event will mark her impact on Irish history.

# commemoration - Sunday 5 March, 2017

Public asked to lay flowers at graves of Magdalene women today Mark Of Respect

Public asked to lay flowers at graves of Magdalene women today

Mar 5th 2017, 7:40 AM 13,114 Views 16 Comments

Over 1,600 women are buried in cemeteries around the country, many of whom are in unmarked graves.

# commemoration - Sunday 26 February, 2017

It's almost 150 years since the Battle of Tallaght was described as 'just a skirmish in the village' Commemoration

It's almost 150 years since the Battle of Tallaght was described as 'just a skirmish in the village'

Feb 26th 2017, 10:00 AM 27,269 Views 34 Comments

A lecture and exhibitions are underway to mark the anniversary.

# commemoration - Sunday 29 January, 2017

President Higgins calls for fight against politics of fear and hatred while marking Holocaust Memorial Commemoration

President Higgins calls for fight against politics of fear and hatred while marking Holocaust Memorial

Jan 29th 2017, 7:00 AM 7,157 Views 49 Comments

Minister Flanagan said we must be vigilant in standing against fundamentalist ideologies.

# commemoration - Wednesday 30 November, 2016

First collector coin commemorating an Irish woman issued by Central Bank Eileen Gray

First collector coin commemorating an Irish woman issued by Central Bank

Nov 30th 2016, 2:57 PM 11,692 Views 36 Comments

The first coin features one of Gray’s most iconic designs.

Rising again: New name for Ballymun Plaza commemorates 1916 leaders An TSeachtar Laoch

Rising again: New name for Ballymun Plaza commemorates 1916 leaders

Nov 30th 2016, 10:36 AM 12,192 Views 38 Comments

The now-demolished block of flats in Ballymun bore the name of the revolutionary leaders.

# commemoration - Tuesday 15 November, 2016

The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's 1916 surrender letter Historical Significance

The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's 1916 surrender letter

Nov 15th 2016, 5:54 PM 19,115 Views 113 Comments

Gerry Adams has called it a “quite frankly bizarre decision”.

# commemoration - Sunday 13 November, 2016

Sting reopens Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary as Eagles of Death Metal refused entry Commemoration

Sting reopens Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary as Eagles of Death Metal refused entry

Nov 13th 2016, 10:33 AM 29,012 Views 92 Comments

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Paris attacks in which 130 people lost their lives.

# commemoration - Wednesday 3 August, 2016

"He gave up a lot for us" - 100 years after his execution Ireland pays tribute to Roger Casement Patriot

"He gave up a lot for us" - 100 years after his execution Ireland pays tribute to Roger Casement

Aug 3rd 2016, 4:11 PM 12,416 Views 41 Comments

A commemoration was held for Casement this morning in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.

# commemoration - Sunday 27 March, 2016

Watch: RTÉ just tortured an incredibly cute child into giving them his take on 1916 Ah Bless This post contains videos

Watch: RTÉ just tortured an incredibly cute child into giving them his take on 1916

Mar 27th 2016, 11:35 AM 31,115 Views 35 Comments

The poor fella is FROZEN.

# commemoration - Saturday 26 March, 2016

Poll: Will you be attending an event over the 1916 centenary weekend? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will you be attending an event over the 1916 centenary weekend?

Mar 26th 2016, 9:27 AM 28,159 Views 121 Comments

The next three days will see celebrations in Dublin and across the country in commemoration of the centenary of the Easter Rising.

# commemoration - Wednesday 16 March, 2016

Dublin City Council is standing by its controversial 1916 banner Commemoration

Dublin City Council is standing by its controversial 1916 banner

Mar 16th 2016, 12:45 PM 27,757 Views 79 Comments

The banner generated a lot of criticism when it was unveiled at the beginning of the week.

# commemoration - Thursday 10 March, 2016

From The42 Irish wolfhounds, armed Volunteers and inter-county GAA stars gather in Croke Park 1916 This post contains images

Irish wolfhounds, armed Volunteers and inter-county GAA stars gather in Croke Park

Mar 10th 2016, 4:46 PM 4,495 Views 1 Comment

It’s all part of the GAA’s 1916 Commemorative Event which takes place on 24 April.

# commemoration - Friday 1 January, 2016

Poll: Will you be attending a 1916 centenary event? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will you be attending a 1916 centenary event?

Jan 1st 2016, 9:24 AM 25,062 Views 158 Comments

The events kick off today with a flag-raising in Dublin Castle.

# commemoration - Saturday 26 September, 2015

From The42 Celtic will wear special jerseys to remember victims of the Great Irish Famine today Commemoration

Celtic will wear special jerseys to remember victims of the Great Irish Famine today

Sep 26th 2015, 1:02 PM 6,962 Views 17 Comments

The Hoops are marking National Famine Memorial Day at Celtic Park this afternoon.

# commemoration - Monday 24 August, 2015

Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising?

Aug 24th 2015, 9:23 AM 18,598 Views 106 Comments

A commemorative event was held in west Cork for Michael Collins yesterday.

# commemoration - Saturday 1 August, 2015

Hero or terrorist? This Cork patriot should be remembered whatever the answer Column

Hero or terrorist? This Cork patriot should be remembered whatever the answer

Aug 1st 2015, 12:01 PM 266 Views 88 Comments

UCC historian Gabriel O’Doherty on the life and legacy of Fenian leader Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, whose funeral centenary is being commemorated today.

# commemoration - Wednesday 6 May, 2015

New images show the Lusitania lying on the seabed off the coast of Cork Tragedy

New images show the Lusitania lying on the seabed off the coast of Cork

May 6th 2015, 6:04 PM 17,451 Views 26 Comments

Tomorrow will mark 100 years to the day that the RMS Luistania sinking.

# commemoration - Saturday 18 April, 2015

It's 100 years since the 'biggest human tragedy' ever off the Irish coast Lusitania

It's 100 years since the 'biggest human tragedy' ever off the Irish coast

Apr 18th 2015, 10:30 AM 19,245 Views 26 Comments

Cork will spend the next few weeks commemorating the Lusitania dead and celebrating the rescue effort.

# commemoration - Sunday 5 April, 2015

Military ceremony commemorates those who died in 1916 Rising GPO

Military ceremony commemorates those who died in 1916 Rising

Apr 5th 2015, 7:45 PM 25,682 Views 124 Comments

It concluded with an Air Corps fly past.

# commemoration - Saturday 4 April, 2015

Opposition react to government toning down 1916 message Easter Rising

Opposition react to government toning down 1916 message

Apr 4th 2015, 7:20 AM 10,931 Views 87 Comments

Earlier in the week RTÉ revealed the government’s original literature had included more imagery from the 1916 Easter Rising.

# commemoration - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

A parade through Dublin and several new proclamations: Here's how we'll mark the Rising's centenary Ireland 2016

A parade through Dublin and several new proclamations: Here's how we'll mark the Rising's centenary

Mar 31st 2015, 11:13 PM 39,353 Views 111 Comments

What do you make of the government’s plans?

# commemoration - Saturday 15 November, 2014

Open thread: How should we mark the 1916 centenary? The Rising

Open thread: How should we mark the 1916 centenary?

Nov 15th 2014, 1:35 PM 10,130 Views 127 Comments

There’s been some sharp criticism of the Government’s plans for 2016. How do you think we should Remember, Reconcile, Imagine, Present and Celebrate?

# commemoration - Wednesday 12 November, 2014

Relatives boycott launch of 1916 commemorations, calling it a 'political stunt' Pawns

Relatives boycott launch of 1916 commemorations, calling it a 'political stunt'

Nov 12th 2014, 10:00 PM 21,947 Views 116 Comments

A group that represents 850 relatives is boycotting tonight’s event, despite Minister Humphrey’s assurances that Ireland 2016 will be “inclusive”.

# commemoration - Friday 17 October, 2014

$125-a-ticket Famine Commemoration Gala dinner will be a "sombre, respectful" affair New Orleans

$125-a-ticket Famine Commemoration Gala dinner will be a "sombre, respectful" affair

Oct 17th 2014, 6:30 AM 7,855 Views 44 Comments

The event is taking place in New Orleans in November.

# commemoration - Tuesday 7 October, 2014

Were your relatives involved in the 1916 Rising? This group wants to hear from you Centenary

Were your relatives involved in the 1916 Rising? This group wants to hear from you

Oct 7th 2014, 6:45 AM 11,061 Views 50 Comments

The committee wants as many relatives as possible to be involved in the centenary plans.

# commemoration - Saturday 9 August, 2014

Vox Pop: Should we be commemorating the centenary of World War I? Lessons Learned

Vox Pop: Should we be commemorating the centenary of World War I?

Aug 9th 2014, 10:00 AM 6,540 Views 53 Comments

We asked the public for their view on the marking of the centenary.

# commemoration - Wednesday 23 July, 2014

WWI recruitment posters feature on new An Post stamps Soldiers

WWI recruitment posters feature on new An Post stamps

Jul 23rd 2014, 3:37 PM 8,353 Views 59 Comments

The two commemorative stamps are to mark the centenary of World War One.

# commemoration - Thursday 10 July, 2014

This Sunday we remember those who died serving Ireland, here's how you can Defence Forces

This Sunday we remember those who died serving Ireland, here's how you can

Jul 10th 2014, 11:35 AM 8,044 Views 40 Comments

The President and the Taoiseach will be at the main commemoration in the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham.

# commemoration - Tuesday 17 June, 2014

Relatives of 1916 personnel invited to participate in centenary commemoration Rising Time

Relatives of 1916 personnel invited to participate in centenary commemoration

Jun 17th 2014, 3:16 PM 6,411 Views 29 Comments

The Minister for Heritage has asked relatives who are interested to contact his Department.

# commemoration - Friday 9 May, 2014

Schools to fall silent for one minute today to commemorate victims of the Famine In Remembrance

Schools to fall silent for one minute today to commemorate victims of the Famine

May 9th 2014, 6:45 AM 11,008 Views 64 Comments

Students in all primary and secondary schools have been asked to pause for sixty seconds at noon today.

# commemoration - Monday 5 May, 2014

Tracing the 'missing 1490' who fled Strokestown during the Famine Hidden History

Tracing the 'missing 1490' who fled Strokestown during the Famine

May 5th 2014, 9:45 AM 23,786 Views 14 Comments

A new project looks at the lives of the 1490 people who left Roscommon for Canada in 1847. What happened to them?

# commemoration - Friday 2 May, 2014

Irish people asked to observe a minute's silence for victims of the Great Famine Commemoration

Irish people asked to observe a minute's silence for victims of the Great Famine

May 2nd 2014, 3:33 PM 18,177 Views 121 Comments

Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan said it is important that the Irish don’t forget “the experiences that have shaped us as a people”.

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